Freddie Flintoff reportedly waited for over an hour with painful face injuries after being involved in an incident while shooting Top Gear.
After being involved in an accident during filming for the BBC series, the former professional cricketer, 45, was evacuated to hospital.
It was stated at the time that he was ‘fortunate to be alive’ following the December 13 tragedy incident at the test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
Both the BBC and the Health and Safety Executive initiated investigations into the tragedy last year, with a statement published asserting that ‘all health and safety protocols were followed.’
It was then revealed that the automobile lacked air bags, despite allegations that he suffered significant injuries as a result of the lack of a roof.
The BBC is now facing new charges that a medical stretcher could not be obtained and Flintoff was not wearing a helmet.
The Sun also claimed that Flintoff had an ‘agonising 45-minute wait’ suffering with jaw injuries before the air ambulance arrived.
A spokesperson for the BBC said: ‘In March we concluded our investigation into the accident at the Top Gear Test Track in Surrey, which regrettably injured presenter Freddie Flintoff.
‘We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and continue to support him with his recovery. A health and safety review of the show is underway, in line with our procedures.’
Following an internal inquiry into the tragedy, the BBC declared in March that “under the circumstances,” it “would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time.”
Charlotte Moore, the show’s chief content officer, later remarked that the focus is on his recovery rather than rushing to get the show back on the air.
‘My priority at the moment is supporting Freddie through his recovery so I think it would be really inappropriate for us to resume filming now,’ she said at a Broadcasting Press Guild event last month.
‘I think when we get to the point where he feels ready … and we’ll get to thinking about getting him back.’
She added: ‘I think we’ve got to talk about what Freddie wants to do. When someone’s in recovery, I don’t think we would push that … I think that would be really inappropriate, I wouldn’t be happy.’
Moore also said that ‘you’ve got to be really human about this and do the right thing.’
Top Gear is streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Source My Celebrity Life.